Fixer.io Alternative: AllRatesToday Currency API
Looking for a Fixer.io alternative? AllRatesToday gives you real-time mid-market rates, an HTTPS-by-default free tier, and predictable EUR pricing — without the legacy quirks.
Fixer.io is one of the longest-running currency APIs on the market and a familiar name for developers who need exchange-rate data. But the product has not changed much in years, and several teams have moved off it because of HTTPS restrictions on the free tier, slow update cadence, and pricing that grows quickly once you outgrow the entry plan. AllRatesToday was built as a modern alternative to that exact set of issues.
At a glance
| AllRatesToday | Fixer.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 300 req/mo, HTTPS included | 100 req/mo, HTTP-only on the free plan |
| Update cadence | Real-time, fetched per request | Hourly on lower paid tiers |
| Data source | Reuters / Refinitiv + interbank feeds | 15+ exchange-rate data providers |
| Base currency switching | Available on all paid plans | Paid plans only (EUR base on free) |
| Entry paid plan | €4.99/mo — 5,000 req | Around $14.99/mo for the basic tier |
| Commercial use | Included from €4.99 plan | Included on paid plans |
| Cancel anytime | Yes, self-serve | Yes |
Pricing and feature details are based on each provider's public pricing pages and may change. Check the vendor's site for the latest figures.
Why teams switch from Fixer to AllRatesToday
1. HTTPS on the free plan
Fixer's free plan historically restricts you to HTTP, which means you cannot call it directly from a modern browser, mobile app, or any HTTPS-secured production environment without proxying through your server. AllRatesToday's free plan ships with HTTPS, so you can build and ship without a workaround.
2. Real-time rather than hourly updates
Many Fixer paid tiers update rates on an hourly cadence. For most retail apps that's fine, but if you're building a fintech dashboard, ecommerce checkout, or trading-adjacent feature, hourly data can be visibly stale. AllRatesToday fetches fresh mid-market rates from Reuters/Refinitiv on every request.
3. Predictable EUR pricing with smaller steps
Fixer's pricing jumps are large between tiers. AllRatesToday offers €4.99, €9.99, and €49.99 plans, so you can right-size to your actual call volume rather than overbuying.
Drop-in code example
The request shape is intentionally close to what Fixer users expect, so migration is mostly a hostname change:
// Before — Fixer
fetch('https://api.fixer.io/latest?base=USD&symbols=EUR,GBP&access_key=YOUR_KEY')
// After — AllRatesToday (authenticated multi-target)
fetch('https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=USD&target=EUR,GBP', {
headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer art_live_xxxxx' }
})
.then(r => r.json())
.then(rows => console.log(rows));
// => [{ rate: 0.924, source: 'USD', target: 'EUR', time: '...' }, ...]Honest pros and cons
Where AllRatesToday wins
- HTTPS on the free tier
- Real-time rates, not hourly
- Lower entry pricing in EUR
- Self-serve cancel and plan changes
- Official SDKs for JS, Python, PHP and React
Where Fixer may still suit you
- You already have legacy code locked to
api.fixer.io - You need a specific historical range Fixer's archive covers
- Your procurement only approves apilayer-billed vendors
FAQ
Is AllRatesToday free?
Yes. The free tier gives 300 requests per month with real-time rates and HTTPS, suitable for personal projects and prototypes.
Can I use the same response shape as Fixer?
The JSON shape is similar — base, date, and a rates object — so most Fixer integrations need only minor changes.
Where does the data come from?
Institutional-grade providers including Reuters (Refinitiv) and interbank feeds. Same data class banks and Google Finance use.
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